Martinez and Barco help Argentina thrash Bolivia 4-0

Emiliano Martinez and Valentin Barco both featured as Argentina beat Bolivia 4-0 in a friendly in Cordoba on Thursday, their first match since the World Cup final.

Martinez kept a clean sheet over the full 90 minutes, making one save as Argentina dominated possession throughout. He finished the game wearing the captain's armband.

Lautaro Martinez and Nico Paz gave the runners-up a 2-0 lead at half-time, before Cristian Romero extended the advantage shortly after the restart.

Barco entered the game on 56 minutes, replacing Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni on the left flank. The 22-year-old, who recently made his full Premier League debut, added energy to Argentina's attack as Flaco Lopez sealed a fourth goal late on.

Argentina conclude this international window against Burkina Faso on Saturday evening local time.